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The mosaic murals commemorate those who have served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The artwork is a long term project and commenced in 2009 with a banner titled "We Will Remember Them." In 2018 a further three murals were commisioned to commemorate Matron Grace Wilson, a World War One nurse, Sister Vivian Bullwinkel who served in World War Two and Gundjitmara Warriors in memory of indigenous soldiers who have served in all wars. On the 23rd April 2021, 3 Vietnam mosaics were unveiled to commemorate all those who served in the Vietnam War.
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The artwork is a long term project and commenced in 2009 with a banner titled "We Will Remember Them." In 2018 a further three murals were commisioned to commemorate Matron Grace Wilson, a World War One nurse, Sister Vivian Bullwinkel who served in World War Two and Gundjitmara Warriors in memory of indigenous soldiers who have served in all wars. On the 23rd April 2021, 3 Vietnam mosaics were unveiled to commemorate all those who served in the Vietnam War.
Location
| Address: | 300 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg , 3081 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.755725 Long: 145.047069 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Art |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Artist: | Simon Normand (artist in residence 2021) |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2009 |
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Front Inscription
NORTH WING MOSAIC BANNERS
This Long Term Project Pays Homage To
Those Who Have Served For Australia And Began In 2009
With A Banner Titled " We Will Remember Them".
In 2018 A Further Three Mosaics Were Commissioned
To Honour
Matron Grace Wilson Who Served In WWI At Lemnos, Greece During The Gallipoli Campaign And Died At This Hospital In 1957
Sister Vivian Bullwinkel Became A P.O.W. Whilst Serving In Singapore WWII. Sister Bullwinkel Worked And Was Cared For At This Hospital
Gundjitmara Warriors, Indigenous Soldiers Who Have Served In All Australia`s Wars
These Mosaics Were Created In Collaboration With The Gundjitmara Community Of Victoria`s Western District. Over 100 School Students From St Pius Primary School And Our Lady Of Mercy College Were Actively Involved In The Process.
Throughout 2019-2020 Three Vietnam Mosaic Banners Were Developed In Consultation With Vietnam Veterans And Encompass Nurses, Conscripts, Army, Navy And Air Force. Veterans Of The Repat Hospital Community Helped Create The Works On Site
Simon Normand
Artist In Residence
2021
Donations And Grants Made This Project Possible
Source: MANORTH WING MOSAIC BANNERS
This Long Term Project Pays Homage To
Those Who Have Served For Australia And Began In 2009
With A Banner Titled " We Will Remember Them".
In 2018 A Further Three Mosaics Were Commissioned
To Honour
Matron Grace Wilson Who Served In WWI At Lemnos, Greece During The Gallipoli Campaign And Died At This Hospital In 1957
Sister Vivian Bullwinkel Became A P.O.W. Whilst Serving In Singapore WWII. Sister Bullwinkel Worked And Was Cared For At This Hospital
Gundjitmara Warriors, Indigenous Soldiers Who Have Served In All Australia`s Wars
These Mosaics Were Created In Collaboration With The Gundjitmara Community Of Victoria`s Western District. Over 100 School Students From St Pius Primary School And Our Lady Of Mercy College Were Actively Involved In The Process.
Throughout 2019-2020 Three Vietnam Mosaic Banners Were Developed In Consultation With Vietnam Veterans And Encompass Nurses, Conscripts, Army, Navy And Air Force. Veterans Of The Repat Hospital Community Helped Create The Works On Site
Simon Normand
Artist In Residence
2021
Donations And Grants Made This Project Possible
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
